M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Nikšić Municipality (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2026-05-11 17:12:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Nikšić Municipality (Montenegro) on May 11, 2026 at 17:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-11 17:12:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

City

Nikšić Municipality

County

Nikšić Municipality

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

42.59000, 18.59000

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (14.4 km)

Regional average: 14.4 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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